AWARDS   PRESENTED   BY   SUBFLEET   COMMANDERS
	BRONZE MEDAL FOR SERVICE Awarded for having served as a Department Head or higher for 12 months and performing all duties to the highest standards of excellence. By highest standards of excellence, it is suggested that this award be given only to officers who demonstrate a good level of maturity, responsibility and respect for their fellow simmers.		HORIZON AWARD Given to the individual or ship that, through their actions, causes a previously hostile race to sue for peaceful relations. This award may have an additional Solar Flare Award (See description below) attached with it if this same race goes to the point of petitioning for membership in the Federation as a result of these same actions.
	ARCHON AWARD Named after a ship that was lost in one of the first meetings with the Romulan Empire, it serves as a reminder to all of the importance for peaceful settlement of disputes. Given to the individual or ship that settles an armed conflict between two or more races. This award may have the Solar Flare Award attached with it if any of the races concerned are not members of the Federation.		ECLIPSE AWARD Given to the individual or ship for first contact with an alien race that was previously undiscovered. This award may have the Solar Flare Award attached if that race petitions for an alliance or membership in the Federation as a result of cordial and peaceful first contact.
	KNIGHT AWARD Commendation ribbon awarded to any IRC ship/base ship upon the completion of goals set by the Subfleet Commander. Meant to provide a morale booster to crew, and to recognise effort by the crew as a whole.		TIMMIS AWARD Commendation ribbon awarded to any e-mail ship/base upon the completion of goals set by the Subfleet Commander. Meant to provide a morale booster to crew, and to recognise effort by the crew as a whole.
	NOVA CROSS FOR MERIT Award for a large OOC accomplishment that is visible on the Subfleet level even if it was only intended to affect one simulation. For example, a plot that was only meant to be specific to one ship, but spills out onto subfleet lists and provides for highly enjoyable reading for people outside of the sim would warrant a Nova Cross.		SILVER STAR FOR VALOR Awarded to recognise and reward the bravery of a crewman for his/her actions in a critical situation. This award should only be given out to officers who enter a vital mission/situation with full knowledge that there is a high likelihood they will be killed. This award cannot be given for anything other than combat orientated missions.
AWARDS   PRESENTED   BY   THE   DIVISION   COMMANDER
	SPECIAL OPS RIBBON Awarded to officers that participate in a one-time "special simulation" sponsored by the Starfleet Commander. May also be awarded to those who provide short-term special assistance to Starfleet Command.		SPECIAL OPS AWARD Awarded to officers that plan and run a one-time "special simulation" sponsored by the Starfleet Commander. May also be awarded to those who provide medium-term special assistance to Starfleet Command.
	SILVER MEDAL FOR SERVICE Awarded for having served as a Department Head or higher for 18 months and performing all duties to the highest standard of excellence. This award should be given out to the most mature, respectable and sensible members of UCIP only.		FLEET UNIT CITATION Award used to recognise effort put into a fleet wide plot that is visible to and/or affects the entire fleet. The Unit Citation is given to a ship, or the members specifically involved in the incident for the efforts they put into creating a well thought-out simplot that enjoyably affected the Organisation.
	GALAXY CLUSTER Outstanding career service medal. This Award is received by officers who have dedicated so much of their time and their life to servicing Starfleet. In recognition of all they have endured over their years in deep space, the Galaxy Cluster Award is public recognition for years of loyalty and dedication.		TOBRUK MEDAL OF HONOR This is the highest bravery award in Starfleet. It should only be received by the most selfless and heroic individuals in the fleet, in cases where the individual was called upon to make a great personal sacrifice for the benefit of Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets.
	FLEET CROSS FOR MERIT Award for a single OOC achievement. This medal is the highest award that can be given for a single OOC acheivement no matter how large it was. It is suggested that this award is reserved for such accomplishments as revamping the whole UCIP website, writing up a large Fleet Plot or reorganising an OOC Staff Department into a much more effective unit.		ATLAS CROSS FOR SERVICE Awarded to those officers serving in roles as 2nd XO, XO, Deputy and/or Advisor. In recognition of the strength & endurance they provide as assistants to support their respective Commanders. Through their often times unseen efforts to make UCIP a better place each day. This award may only be presented once A year by CO's at each Level of Command and should therefore only be given after great consideration by the presenting officer. Additional Awards Are identified by Comet Clusters.
	STARFLEET MEDAL OF HONOR Formerly known as the Congressional Medal of Honour, the Starfleet Medal of Honour is given in recognition of an action or actions that prevent the Federation and her people from coming to catastrophic harm. Such an award is rarely given out, as there are few dangers which could threaten the Federation to it's core. Defending the Federation from the last massive Borg invasion, which managed to push as far in as Earth, was the last time a Medal of Honour was given out.